Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).
When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,
Portland beats Milwaukee 125-112 with Avdija’s season-high 30 points, taking down Lillard’s Bucks in their second matchup since the trade.
After making the leap directly to the pros from high school, Bryant was picked up with the 21st overall selection of the 1988 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Glen Ridge, New Jersey native would play the first 7 seasons of his pro career with ...
Larry Nance Jr. recalls the time Kobe Bryant demanded his Lakers teammates throw away his signature shoes after a humiliating loss to Portland.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday night.
Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Moda Center. Isaiah Hartenstein returns to the Thunder lineup ...
Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,